#animal-welfare

#animal-welfare

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are set to launch a website next year that will name high-risk offenders. The province has tabled legislation that will allow the OPP commissioner to publish information on offenders whenever a police chief in the province issues a community notification. The changes come in an omnibus justice bill tabled Monday by Solicitor General Michael Kerzner.

In April 2023, East Oakland residents were surprised to see a small pony trotting on a city street, riderless, unescorted. The animal, with a chestnut brown coat and long-flowing mane, wandered near Hegenberger Road. Locals quickly made calls about the pony to the city's animal services agency.

Kariba and Julie will live in an expansive natural habitat where they can roam freely, bathe and socialise in compatible groups, said Kate Moore, the managing director of Pangea. That autonomy is really critical but they will also have expert care as well. Elephants are one of the most sentient and intelligent animals on earth and so they have very complex needs.

Prosecutors from Florida's attorney general's office are assisting in a criminal investigation into the deaths of sloths that were set to be displayed at Sloth World, a new theme park in Orlando.

"This is a pivotal time to expand support for UC Davis and its extraordinary veterinarians-true everyday heroes. We deeply value the advancement of healthcare for every type of animal. We also believe research in veterinary medicine and human life sciences will be increasingly interconnected and mutually reinforcing."

Dippy, discovered by 10-year-old Evie Hill, is believed to be the first axolotl ever found in the wild in the UK; the species is critically endangered and lives only in Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City.

According to the report, the facility's then owner, Peter Bandre, told inspectors that 21 two-toed sloths from Guyana were victims of a cold stun, after temporary heaters failed. The warehouse had no water or power of its own, Bandre said, and the heaters were run by extension cables from a neighboring building.

Jessica Wallace, who has a degree in equine sciences, bought the four-acre property to have a home for her horse. She says now her mission is to provide a safe haven for at-risk animals, especially those that are older and disabled.

He came here, and he realized that cows here were sleeping on some sort of mattress... he was shocked by that.

Gabrielle Amster has spent nearly two decades advancing innovative approaches in animal welfare, building strong teams, and improving lifesaving outcomes. I am confident she will bring steady leadership and a forward-looking vision that strengthens the department and improves services for both animals and the communities that care for them.

The public comment period is an important opportunity for producers across Canada to review the draft Code and provide feedback on how it applies to their operations. Producer perspectives from across the country help ensure the Code reflects the diversity of Canadian beef production systems and remains practical for producers who raise cattle.

Data-driven approaches in livestock health management can significantly enhance decision-making processes, leading to improved animal welfare and productivity in the agriculture sector.

The Countryside Alliance estimates that the proposed legislation could threaten 750 to 1,000 jobs across rural England and Wales, particularly affecting huntsmen, kennel staff, farriers and associated veterinary services.

PETA's vice president of programmes, Elisa Allen, stated that switching to potato-rolling would 'reduce animal suffering, teach children empathy and kindness, help the planet and support British potato farmers.'